Chinese Lunar New Year

February 8, 2013 |compiled from wire photos

China is preparing to welcome the lunar new year, or spring festival, which falls on Febraury 10.

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Performers take part in a dragon dance to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake in China town in Manila on February 8, 2013. The Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake will be celebrated on February 10.

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Performers take part in a dragon dance to celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake in China town in Manila on February 8, 2013. The Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake will be celebrated on February 10.